Description:Required reading for anyone involved in computer investigations or computer administration! Content: Digital evidence and computer crime -- History and terminology of computer crime investigation -- Technology and law -- The investigative process -- Investigative reconstruction -- Modus operandi, motive & technology -- Digital evidence in the courtroom -- Computer basics for digital evidence examiners -- Applying forensic science to computers -- Forensic analysis of Windows systems -- Forensic analysis of Unix Systems -- Forensic analysis of Macintosh systems -- Forensic analysis of handheld devices -- Network basics for digital evidence examiners -- Applying forensic science to networks -- Digital evidence on physical and data-link layers -- Digital evidence at the network and transport layers -- Digital evidence on the Internet -- Investigating computer intrusions -- Sex offenders on the Internet -- Investigating cyberstalking -- Digital evidence as alibi -- Digital evidence handling guidelines -- Digital evidence examination guidelines. Abstract: Digital evidence can play a major role in a wide range of crimes. This work aims to educate students and professionals in the law enforcement, forensic science, computer security, and legal communities about digital evidence and computer crime. It explains how computers and networks function, and how they can be involved in crimes. Read more...